Pray for:
Thank God for what He has already done.
-Churches and evangelical denominations are growing.
-There is an increase in unity within the church. “The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) establishes warm fellowship and cooperates in developing common goals for ministry among 68 denominations, 150 independent congregations and 170 mission agencies and parachurch groups. Philippines for Jesus (PFJ) is a network of Pentecostal and charismatic groups. The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) covers more mainline groups. Many local and regional Ministerial Fellowships are established as well. Pray that this unity continues and strengthens, and that it extends across broader confessional lines.”
-“The Philippines have emerged as a missionary-sending force. Through the mobilizing and coordinating impact of the Philippine Missions Association (PMA), the Philippines already supports well over 3,000 cross-cultural workers. Even more significant is the role of the PMA in training and enabling more than 500,000 Filipino evangelicals employed abroad to see themselves as Kingdom ambassadors.”
Government
-Philippines has a great wealth of natural resources, democratic sentiment and a well-educated population but has not yet reached its great economic and political potential. “Failures by successive governments to deal with serious economic and social issues hold back development, accelerate unsustainable urbanization and keep half the population in poverty.”
-Pray for “A government that actively pursues justice and righteousness. Increasingly, committed Christians take major posts of leadership; pray that they may decisively influence the nation for good.”
-“Pray for the end of corruption and graft, which has robbed the country of $48 billion in the last 20 years. A flawed political system helps maintain endemic greed and cronyism and keeps the country’s elite in power and wealth. The fact that the Philippines is Asia’s most Christianized nation — yet is the fourth corrupt — is scandalous.”
-“Much needed reform to land ownership issues. Most farmers are landless. Changes would hugely improve the lot of the tens of millions of poor. Reform laws passed in 1988 are not implemented; continued injustices produce frustration and violence and perpetuate poverty for millions of farmers. Long-term investment into health, education and other basic infrastructures is also greatly needed, but requires commitment, huge sums and long-term vision by government.”Pr
Recovery From Natural Disasters
-“Recovery from the tropical storms of 2009. A series of storms battered the country, displacing millions of people, killing over 1,000 and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The aftermath revealed the need for change in a number of areas: government that mishandles disaster relief and assigned relief funds, deforestation that leads to flooding and landslides, and poverty that leads to illegal shantytowns forming in high-risk areas. There are no easy solutions, but many pressing problems.”
Muslim-Christian Relations
-Pray for “peace in Mindando among the marginalized, resentful Muslim (Moro) population, the government and the local “Christianâ€� majority. Islamist factions, such as the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, will not compromise. They claim four provinces, two with Muslim minorities, for an Islamic state. Pray for a fair, workable solution that ends the cycle of military presence, violence, kidnappings and suffering. Pray also that centuries of perceived “Christianâ€� oppression might end with freedom and respect for the gospel.”
The Church, specifically the Roman Catholic Church
-“The Roman Catholic Church sees much change in the Philippines and within itself as society changes and the religious scene diversifies.”
-“Coping with the loss of its position of privilege and with the decreasing proportion of population affiliated with Catholicism. Some seek to preserve the status of Catholicism in politics and society; others work to oppose threatening movements (such as nominalism, Protestant and Independent groups). Pray for new life to course through the Church and its leadership, institutions and parishes. Over 2,000 Filipino Catholic missionaries serve in other lands.”
-Large numbers of Catholics are more influenced by animism and witchcraft than by Christianity. In some parts of the islands, Catholicism is a thin veneer over long-held indigenous superstitions. They need exposure to the biblical gospel.”
-The charismatic networks have large numbers and spiritual fervor. Recent surveys indicate that anywhere from 15 to 30% of Catholics identify themselves as charismatic. El Shaddai claims eight million members. Couples for Christ (and now Singles for Christ), Ligaya Ng Panginoon, FAMILIA Community and Bukas Loob Sa Diyos add up to millions more. Within these movements are many committed evangelicals, but also some extra-biblical superstitions and beliefs. Pray for God’s grace upon these dynamic and influential communities.”
-“Philippines is awash with sects and cults that blend Christian ideas with all manner of false teachings. Some of these are schisms from Catholicism, some are independent groups that sprang from Protestant contexts, some are effectively neo-pagan religions with a Christian veneer. Most feature highly controlling and manipulative leadership and teachings. Pray for all lies to be exposed, and pray for effective Christian apologetics and ministry to the millions caught within these groups.”
Our Ministry
-Pray that God will give us opportunities to expose the lies that have crept in to Christianity in the Philippines with love and grace and truth and that He will truly speak through us.
-Pray that we will be a proponent for unity within the Body of Christ.
-Pray that we will effectively minister to those in poverty.
-Pray that we will love those who have been hurt by religion in the Philippines.
-Pray for many salvations.
-Pray that we will be open to God’s Spirit and His direction in our ministry.
Thank God for what He has already done.
-Churches and evangelical denominations are growing.
-There is an increase in unity within the church. “The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) establishes warm fellowship and cooperates in developing common goals for ministry among 68 denominations, 150 independent congregations and 170 mission agencies and parachurch groups. Philippines for Jesus (PFJ) is a network of Pentecostal and charismatic groups. The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) covers more mainline groups. Many local and regional Ministerial Fellowships are established as well. Pray that this unity continues and strengthens, and that it extends across broader confessional lines.”
-“The Philippines have emerged as a missionary-sending force. Through the mobilizing and coordinating impact of the Philippine Missions Association (PMA), the Philippines already supports well over 3,000 cross-cultural workers. Even more significant is the role of the PMA in training and enabling more than 500,000 Filipino evangelicals employed abroad to see themselves as Kingdom ambassadors.”
Government
-Philippines has a great wealth of natural resources, democratic sentiment and a well-educated population but has not yet reached its great economic and political potential. “Failures by successive governments to deal with serious economic and social issues hold back development, accelerate unsustainable urbanization and keep half the population in poverty.”
-Pray for “A government that actively pursues justice and righteousness. Increasingly, committed Christians take major posts of leadership; pray that they may decisively influence the nation for good.”
-“Pray for the end of corruption and graft, which has robbed the country of $48 billion in the last 20 years. A flawed political system helps maintain endemic greed and cronyism and keeps the country’s elite in power and wealth. The fact that the Philippines is Asia’s most Christianized nation — yet is the fourth corrupt — is scandalous.”
-“Much needed reform to land ownership issues. Most farmers are landless. Changes would hugely improve the lot of the tens of millions of poor. Reform laws passed in 1988 are not implemented; continued injustices produce frustration and violence and perpetuate poverty for millions of farmers. Long-term investment into health, education and other basic infrastructures is also greatly needed, but requires commitment, huge sums and long-term vision by government.”Pr
Recovery From Natural Disasters
-“Recovery from the tropical storms of 2009. A series of storms battered the country, displacing millions of people, killing over 1,000 and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The aftermath revealed the need for change in a number of areas: government that mishandles disaster relief and assigned relief funds, deforestation that leads to flooding and landslides, and poverty that leads to illegal shantytowns forming in high-risk areas. There are no easy solutions, but many pressing problems.”
Muslim-Christian Relations
-Pray for “peace in Mindando among the marginalized, resentful Muslim (Moro) population, the government and the local “Christianâ€� majority. Islamist factions, such as the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, will not compromise. They claim four provinces, two with Muslim minorities, for an Islamic state. Pray for a fair, workable solution that ends the cycle of military presence, violence, kidnappings and suffering. Pray also that centuries of perceived “Christianâ€� oppression might end with freedom and respect for the gospel.”
The Church, specifically the Roman Catholic Church
-“The Roman Catholic Church sees much change in the Philippines and within itself as society changes and the religious scene diversifies.”
-“Coping with the loss of its position of privilege and with the decreasing proportion of population affiliated with Catholicism. Some seek to preserve the status of Catholicism in politics and society; others work to oppose threatening movements (such as nominalism, Protestant and Independent groups). Pray for new life to course through the Church and its leadership, institutions and parishes. Over 2,000 Filipino Catholic missionaries serve in other lands.”
-Large numbers of Catholics are more influenced by animism and witchcraft than by Christianity. In some parts of the islands, Catholicism is a thin veneer over long-held indigenous superstitions. They need exposure to the biblical gospel.”
-The charismatic networks have large numbers and spiritual fervor. Recent surveys indicate that anywhere from 15 to 30% of Catholics identify themselves as charismatic. El Shaddai claims eight million members. Couples for Christ (and now Singles for Christ), Ligaya Ng Panginoon, FAMILIA Community and Bukas Loob Sa Diyos add up to millions more. Within these movements are many committed evangelicals, but also some extra-biblical superstitions and beliefs. Pray for God’s grace upon these dynamic and influential communities.”
-“Philippines is awash with sects and cults that blend Christian ideas with all manner of false teachings. Some of these are schisms from Catholicism, some are independent groups that sprang from Protestant contexts, some are effectively neo-pagan religions with a Christian veneer. Most feature highly controlling and manipulative leadership and teachings. Pray for all lies to be exposed, and pray for effective Christian apologetics and ministry to the millions caught within these groups.”
Our Ministry
-Pray that God will give us opportunities to expose the lies that have crept in to Christianity in the Philippines with love and grace and truth and that He will truly speak through us.
-Pray that we will be a proponent for unity within the Body of Christ.
-Pray that we will effectively minister to those in poverty.
-Pray that we will love those who have been hurt by religion in the Philippines.
-Pray for many salvations.
-Pray that we will be open to God’s Spirit and His direction in our ministry.
